Bird Poop Politics, Double Pregnancies, and How 'Citizens' Became 'Consumers'
Bird excrement was once so valuable to farmers that the U.S. government tried to claim all of it. It's possible to get pregnant a second time when you're already pregnant. Plus: When did we start call...
3 Apr 201714min
The Psychology of Picky Eating, the Secret Service's Services, and a Self-Driving Car Kit
Researchers are working to improve the lives of adult picky eaters. We break down who the Secret Service protects, and at what costs to taxpayers. Plus, there's a $700 kit that turns certain cars into...
27 Mar 201712min
What Happens When You Swallow a Leech?
Although cases are rare, a non-zero number of patients have gone to doctors with a leech stuck in their throat over the years. In this special episode, we explore this gross but fascinating circumstan...
20 Mar 201712min
Stealing Sand, Communicating via Poop, and Clinical Trial Participation
and is in such high demand that tons of it are being stolen from beaches. White rhinos use middens as a complex communal message board. Plus, clinical trials need more volunteers -- we explain why. L...
13 Mar 201717min
Hallucinogenic Honey, Squid Brains, and Why Hot Food Is So Satisfying
Ancient armies sometimes used hallucinogenic honey as a bioweapon. New research shows how different squid brains are from human brains. Plus, we break down why hot food seems more satisfying than cold...
6 Mar 201713min
Face Punching Legality, Misophonia, and Ties Between Honesty and Profanity
Morality aside, is it ever legal to punch someone in the face? Unrelated: Researchers have identified the brain bits responsible for finding certain sounds incredibly annoying. Plus, highly profane pe...
28 Feb 201710min
The Danger Episode: Solar Flares, Cosmic Rays, and App Terms of Service
Solar flares may be responsible for deadly whale beachings. New research clarifies cosmic radiation exposure for frequent fliers. Plus, purposefully complex terms of service let apps harvest our perso...
21 Feb 201710min
Virgin Shark Births, Weighted Anxiety Blankets, and a Border Wall's Impact on Wildlife
A zebra shark has given birth to viable babies without a mate. Weighted blankets may help people battle anxiety and insomnia. Plus: How much damage would a U.S. boarder wall do to local wildlife? Lea...
14 Feb 20179min
